Health

Monday, April 28, 2025

A new case of measles in Los Angeles County

  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of measles. The case involves a Los Angeles County resident who recently returned from a visit to Texas. Since the outbreak of the disease in the U.S. this year, there have been 646 confirmed cases reported by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Two unvaccinated […]
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

How to find relief in California this allergy season

    Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.    Allergy season is here and more than 100 million Americans are suffering from itchiness, watery eyes, runny nose, congestion, sneezing, or wheezing. Experts said you should try to minimize contact with the pollens that trigger the reaction. Dr. Gregory Carnevale, chief medical officer for UnitedHealthcare, said the idea […]
Wednesday, March 26, 2025

NBA Superstar Stephen Curry and former First Lady Michelle Obama launch new sports drink

                        NBA Warriors’ point guard Stephen Curry is the pitchman for a new sports drink. Curry launched PLEZi Hydration today, with a company co-founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama, who is known for her love of healthy foods. PLEZi Nutrition calls itself a Public Benefit Company. Obama says […]
Friday, March 14, 2025

Health officials announce first measles case in Los Angeles County

  News Release: County of Los Angeles Public Health Services.   March 11, 2025 Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County   The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of the first case of measles diagnosed in 2025 in a Los Angeles County resident that recently traveled through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). In […]
Monday, February 24, 2025

You can get the “wintertime blues” even in sunny SoCal

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Sunny California days in the winter are not unusual. They can lift your spirits, but that is not true for some. Studies show that about 40% of Americans report feeling the wintertime blues now and then.  While about 2% to 3% experience a more severe seasonal […]
Monday, January 13, 2025

Mental health experts offering help to victims of Southland wildfires

  Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Mental health groups are stepping up to help victims of the Los Angeles area wildfires deal with the extreme stress brought on by the disaster. The California Parent and Youth Helpline is beginning to work at evacuation centers and is looking to partner with community or […]
Thursday, January 2, 2025

Once homeless Los Angeles dog now a children’s book star

  Chrystal Blair, producer/reporter, Missouri News service, a bureau of Public News Service.    A Missouri-based therapy dog has an inspiring journey that began as a homeless stray on the streets of Los Angeles. Olive, a ten-pound poodle mix, is now the lead character in a new children’s book, “Olive, She’s All Love.” She was rescued by Brandon McMillan, host […]
Thursday, December 26, 2024

Los Angeles County health officials announce first case of H5 bird flu in an adult

  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently confirmed a human case of H5 bird flu in an adult. The person involved was exposed to livestock infected with H5 Bird flu at a worksite. Officials say the victim experienced mild symptoms and has been treated with antiviral medications. This is the first human case of H5 bird flu […]